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Mental health is increasingly becoming an issue we can’t ignore. With a sharp increase in suicide across the country, we want to help make support easily available.

We have gathered these national and CA state resources for those suffering from mental illness, addiction or grief and those wishing to offer support and learn more about mental illness.

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Mindful Minute

JUNE: Finding mindfulness in your daily tasks

Dr. Kate Burke, from PatientsLikeMe, talks about how to turn daily tasks into mindful moments to reduce anxiety.
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MAY: Activate Your Super Power

Dr. Kate Burke, from PatientsLikeMe, shares a tip on how to manage stress and anxiety by focusing on your breathing.
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APRIL: Create a Culture of Wellness to Attract and Retain top talent

Today, health and wellness have never been more critical and top of mind. Creating a culture of wellness in your business can result in a happier and more engaged team. Here are a few quick steps to get started.
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MARCH: Get outside!

Lower your blood pressure and ease anxiety. Whether it’s in the forest, at the beach, the desert, or a park, surrounding yourself with nature helps calm your mind. Nick Gates at Teladoc Health reveals the benefits in this video.
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FEBRUARY: Starting your day with stress relief and a little organizing

This year we all need help managing our stress and anxiety. Whether you work from home or in an office, sometimes our space can get a little messy. Dr. Kate Burke from PatientslikeMe explains how taking 5 minutes at the start of your workday to straighten up your space can help.
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Wellness Webinars

MAXED OUT! MANAGING STRESS FOR YOU, YOUR GUESTS, AND STAFF

Learn practical stress management strategies and how to create an emotionally safe environment for you, your staff and your guests. This webinar is focused on wellness needs for the foodservice community.

Awareness and Support for Substance Use + Suicide Prevention

This presentation will seek to shed light on why substance use and suicide prevention efforts matter for owners and management, as well as what they can do to create a culture of support. Restaurant owners and managers will walk away with tangible strategies and tools to support their employees.  

MANAGING FINANCIAL ANXIETY DURING A PANDEMIC

These are scary and unpredictable times. Many of you have had to make tough decisions and worrying about how to get by financially can be overwhelming. Our experts will share insights on the economic outlook, provide practical advice and tools for coping, and connect you to resources to help you weather this storm.

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Individual Resources 

Each Mind Matters

Each Mind Matters is millions of individuals and thousands of organizations working to advance mental health. We are California’s Mental Health Movement.

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I Got Your Back

The goal of the I Got Your Back program to provide tools and skills to identify and talk about mental health issues in a safe environment that encourages people to seek the help they may need.

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LivingWorks

LivingWorks Start teaches life-saving suicide prevention skills in as little as one hour online. Dynamic, interactive content provides a high-impact learning experience.

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NAMI

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

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Optum Help Line

24/7 Free emotional mental health support for anxiety or stress related to COVID-19, please call 866.342.6892.

Rehabs.com

A comprehensive list of California inpatient addiction rehab programs.

Sleep and Grief

Understanding the Effects of Grief on Sleep. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to better health and better rest. From figuring out how to buy a mattress, suggesting ones that work for different folks, or breaking down the newest science behind technology and wellness breakthroughs, we’ve got you.

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The Trevor Project

Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

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UnitedHealthcare

At UnitedHealthcare, we serve millions of people from their earliest years through their working lives and into retirement. What unites us is our mission to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

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Employer Resources

CRA Industry Insight

The Mental Health Crisis in the Restaurant Industry: Assessing Its Legal Implications, Employer Obligations and Recommendations

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I Got Your Back

The goal of the I Got Your Back program to provide tools and skills to identify and talk about mental health issues in a safe environment that encourages people to seek the help they may need.

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Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

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